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A new RIC community: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (Long Beach, CA)
ReconcilingWorks is proud to present our newest RIC community, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Long Beach, CA! Their welcome statement reads: “At Gloria Dei Lutheran Church we welcome all who are seeking God’s love and grace. We welcome all because God welcomes all, regardless of race or culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status....Continue reading→
Rev. Jim Siefkes, LGBTQ ally and advocate, dies
With great sadness, ReconcilingWorks notes the passing of the Rev. Jim Siefkes, who died on Saturday in Minneapolis. Jim was instrumental in the founding of Lutherans Concerned for Gay People, which later was named Lutherans Concerned/North American and then ReconcilingWorks. Working with the American Lutheran Church (ALC), a predecessor body of the ELCA, Jim secured...Continue reading→
South Dakota Bishop speaks out against HB 1008
ReconcilingWorks thanks the Rev. David Zellmer, bishop of the South Dakota Synod (ELCA), for taking a stand against discrimination. Bp. Zellmer writes: I have contacted South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard and urged him to veto HB 1008 – legislation that would prevent transgender students in public schools from using restrooms and other facilities consistent with...Continue reading→